Niger qualified for U-17 World Cup


Yacine Wa Massamba of Niger tackled by Ibrahim Abdalla Ali of Tanzania during the 2017 Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between Tanzania and Niger

Niger secured their place in the semi-finals of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday in Gabon, to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 in October. Niger beat Tanzania 1-0 in a Group B match at the Stade Port Gentil on Sunday night to make it into the semifinals of the 2017 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.The win sees Niger tie on four points with Tanzania in Group B, but with a superior head-to-head record and a better goal difference Niger are placed second on the standings.Guinea second African side to reach FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

The loss for Tanzania sees them exit the tournament following a goalless draw against Mali, a 2-1 win over Angola and a loss to Niger.

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